Description: New England Patriots PK Stephen Gostkowski was slapped with the franchise tag.

Insight: This is noteworthy because he was the top point-getter among kickers in 2014. For all intents and purposes, Gostkowski will be back in New England in 2015, and he will be a top option yet again.

6/10/2011 2:53:00 PM

Description: New England Patriots PK Stephen Gostkowski said the quadriceps injury he suffered during the season is healed and he has been able to kick normally during the offseason.
SOURCE: TWITTER

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1/31/2011 12:05:00 PM

Description: ESPN Boston reports that Gostkowski is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn right quad.

Insight: Look for the young kicker to remain the guy for the Patriots and for Shayne Graham to be available for employment elsewhere. (RapidDraft.com)

11/13/2010 10:05:00 AM

Description: Gostkowski has been placed on injured reserve with a torn quad muscle. The Patriots signed Shayne Graham to take over field-goal and kickoff duties.

Insight: Oh well. Time for another kicker. (RapidDraft.com)

11/10/2010 1:15:00 PM

Description: Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski's 2010 season is over after being placed on injured reserve with a calf injury.
SOURCE: ESPN.COM

Insight: It was initially reported that Gostkowski would only miss a few weeks, but the Patriots likely wanted to free up a roster spot. Shayne Graham will take over kicking duties for the rest of the year. Graham isn't the worst you could do at kicker for your fantasy squad.

11/8/2010 12:04:00 PM

Description: A source reports that Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski (quad) is expected to miss a couple of weeks.
SOURCE: TWITTER

Insight: Wes Welker filled in as the emergency backup Sunday and made the extra point, but the Browns held the Patriots' offense in check after Gostkowski exited. Expect a couple free agents to be worked out this week.

11/7/2010 3:30:00 PM

Description: Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski is questionable to return against the Browns after suffering a hip injury.

Insight: If Gostkowski is out, Wes Welker will take over as the emergency kicker.

8/25/2010 9:19:00 PM

Description: Rather than wait until after the season, the New England Patriots opted to lock up Pro Bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski. SOURCE: YAHOO! SPORTS - NFL - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NEWS

Insight: One of the NFL's more accurate kickers and is a former Pro-Bowler. He should be among the top three fantasy kickers on draft day.